World Social Justice Day

   What are concrete next steps for the USP2030 partnerships , for the United Nations, for donors, for governments, for social partners, for civil society to support a reinvigoration of the goal of reaching universal social protection ? Watch the closing panel: Who can do what when and how? & Closing remarks! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Policy space for social (protection) issues is shrinking not only at the global, but also at the national level, with a renewed race to the bottom regarding social protection and environmental standards and stronger constraints on fiscal space, and the erosion of democratic values and human rights . At the same time, national social protection systems are more important than ever as a precondition for sustainable economic and social development, and a cornerstone for social inclusion and resilience in a rapidly evolving global context. How can countries formulate and implement their national social protection policies as a foundation for social inclusion (and economic prosperity, decent work and social justice through social dialogue and democratic deliberation in this context?  Formulating and implementing national social protection policies in a changing world Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Marking the launch of the ILO report Women in Business and Management: Scaling Success , this high-level event will bring together the ILO and employer representatives to explore what enterprises can do to strengthen women's participation, progression and leadership in business and management , move from commitment to action , and scale approaches that work . English with interpretation in French and Spanish. Watch Women in business and management: Turning commitments into action! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

   Persistent informality , environmental crises, digitalization and new forms of work have spurred new debates about the role of social protection , ranging from proposals for a universal basic income to a reinvigorated role for social insurance , or those advocating for eco-social solutions. Some think that new technologies and big data offer unique opportunities for the formalization of enterprises and employment , allowing greater reliance on those with contributory capacity to pay for social insurance . Watch building social protection systems: Fostering sustainability, solidarity, resilience, social inclusion and supporting decent work! 01:12:55 Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Social issues are taking a back-seat again in development and political narratives as national interest and defence spending are moved to the fore. How can "the social" be put back in the centre while also ensuring the necessary economic growth ? How can the investment case for social protection be made in a more forceful way? What space is there to advance the objective of universal social protection in the current political landscape? Watch the Opening & Keynote conversation - Advancing social justice: Universal social protection in a changing geopolitical landscape! 01:24:52 Agencies, Funds & Programmes Live Now

 The 2026 Social Forum will take place on 29 and 30 October in Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations, Geneva. In accordance with resolution 59/21 of the United Nations Human Rights Council , it will focus on the contribution of international cooperation and solidarity, including South-South cooperation, to the realization of The right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health . Watch the 4th Meeting, Social Forum 2026!